The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into a major fraud case at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Lilapur, Uttar Pradesh. The fraud involves 4.85 crore rupees (about $580,000) being stolen from customer accounts.
What Happened?
- Money was taken from customers’ accounts without their knowledge
- The stolen money was sent to a contractor in another city
- So far, 35 people have complained about losing money
- One person lost 45.21 lakh rupees from his petrol pump account
- Another family lost 1.30 crore rupees
Bank’s Response
- The branch manager, Jaynath Saroj, has been suspended
- A new manager has been appointed
- The bank stayed open on a holiday, which made people suspicious
- Some think bank workers might be trying to fix records before CBI arrives
Customer Protests
- Many angry customers gathered outside the bank
- 16 customers started a hunger strike
- They want their money back quickly
- The new manager tried to explain, but customers are still upset
What’s Next?
- CBI is expected to visit the bank soon for investigation
- Police are also looking into the case
- Customers continue to protest for faster action
The situation at the Lilapur SBI branch remains tense as customers wait for their money and answers about how this fraud happened.
